Episode 1: Flight of fantasy

Episode synopsis

In this episode the contestants must bring in the best green thing, knock over all the pins without leaving the caravan, fly, brush Paul's teeth from the furthest distance, and build the tallest tower of toilet rolls.

Title context

A 'Flight of fantasy' was how Urzila Carlson characterised some of her competitors' attempts at the 'Fly' task.

Alternate Titles

• On Sweden's SVT Play streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Husvagnsbowling', which translates as 'Caravan-bowling'. This is a reference to the 'Knock over all the pins without leaving the caravan' task. [Translator credit: DANI]

Taskmaster Intro

Kia ora koutou katoa. Welcome, television viewers, to the second season of Taskmaster. My name is Jeremy Wells. You may know me from other trivial endeavours, but tonight, I return to my true passion: sitting in this large throne and being the Taskmaster. For the next 10 weeks, five comedians of varying levels of fame, talent, and hand-eye coordination will compete to win this, a golden trophy made from a mould of my head. Competing for this magnificent prize is our equally magnificent season two cast.

Note: 'Kia ora koutou katoa' is Māori for 'Hello everyone'.

Assistant Intro

By my side, as always, is the man who helps me do the things I can't be bothered doing. Like a walking Roomba with a lovely singing voice, it's Paul Williams.

Taskmaster's Sign-off

One episode down ― we did it. And better yet, we did a lot of learning along the way too. We learned that human flight is kind of no big deal. We've learned that mobile phones are no more useful than a long piece of string. And most importantly, we've learned that Matt Heath is the winner of episode one!